Pagodu - Jalumuru, Srikakulam

Pagodu is a village situated in the Jalumuru mandal of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalumuru and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Srikakulam. Pagodu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pagodu is 581123. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 532432 pincode. Amadalavalasa is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Pagodu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Pagodu

As per Census 2011, Pagodu village has a total population of 1,257 people, consisting of 620 males and 637 females. The village has 310 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 128 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 604 literate and 653 illiterate residents. Additionally, 56 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Pagodu are given below:

Nearby Villages of Pagodu

Pagodu is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Pagodu

Pagodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Urlam, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amadalavalasa to Pagodu is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Srikakulam to Pagodu is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pagodu

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pagodu village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Pagodu

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pagodu village are given below:

FAQs about Pagodu